Recycling vs Upcycling You dutifully sort out your recycling each week and put it in your wheelie bin, but is recycling really the best thing you can do for the environment, and the best way to save space in your wheelie bins? Recycling Recycling is a process of turning waste into a reusable material or […]
There is nothing nicer than looking out of your window onto a beautiful, well kept garden. Not only is it a lovely sight, but it can completely change the look of your home and the impression that it gives to others. It can be challenging to keep your garden looking its best, but if you […]
Whether you have green fingers or can barely stand to be outside in your garden, there’s no denying that keeping on top of it is important for helping to keep your home looking tidy and well cared for. It can be hard to know where to start or what to do to keep your garden […]
Keeping your garden safe and protected during the winter can be a hard task for any gardener. With the unpredictability of the British winter especially, it can be hard to know whether to prepare for snow, slight frost or just lots and lots of rain. One way to prevent your garden dying out completely during […]
Choosing bin storage can be tricky, especially if you’re looking at opting for the triple wheelie bin storage system. It is a big unit, so you need to ensure that you have the space available for it – but providing that you do, it can be the perfect way to keep all of your bins […]
Especially in the UK, keeping your wheelie bins safe and protected can be a very annoying problem. There’s not just the weather to take into account, but also wildlife and the fact that wheelie bins are generally very ugly. There are a few different solutions to these issues, but one that seems to work particularly […]
Moving house is stressful, to say the least, all that packing and unpacking and getting settled, so of course, bin storage probably isn’t the top of your to-do list. But once you’ve moved, gotten yourself settled and unpacked, bin storage might be something you do want to consider. There are many reasons why wheelie bin […]
We’ve all been caught out when it comes to forgetting to put the rubbish out. It’s annoying, and it either means a trip to the tip, or an overflowing wheelie bin the next time rubbish collection day rolls around. But for a group of residents in Stirling, Scotland, it wasn’t them who forgot to put […]
Wheelie bins are important. When it comes to keeping our environment as clean and tidy as possible (and that’s our very local environment, that’s our front doorsteps, as well as the environment as a whole), a wheelie bin is the best form of defence. Bin bags left outside are tempting to animals and birds who […]
As recycling has become a part of everyday life, having two different coloured bins no longer causes confusion. However, for a few, there is a third bin. One that not many people seem to speak of or know about. You have the choice to opt-in for this extra bin, to help further organise your domestic […]
Although wheelie bins have a purpose that we just cannot be without in our everyday lives; it is a known fact that they are a rather unsightly addition to any garden, especially on collection days when having to leave them outside of the front door. Building your very own storage unit will certainly keep your […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve probably heard about the need for more recycling and less just throwing away of waste. But with the consequences being so far removed from our everyday lives, it can be easy to wonder whether recycling will actually make any difference in the […]
Waste is a huge problem worldwide, with more and more space being taken up by landfill which could be used for better purposes. It can be easy to get into a rut of just throwing everything away, especially in the UK as we now lead such busy lives and buy so much packaged food, so […]
How is your rubbish collected at the moment? Do you wheel your wheelie bin out to the road and leave it there for the council’s lorry to drive up and the dustmen to hop out to empty it? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a well-known and well-worn concept that has been working for decades […]
The garden can be a treasure trove of interesting species and features. To prove the fact, here’s an A-Z of some of the things that might reside there; some quite common, others slightly more unusual. A – Asparagus – A spring speciality and one of the delicacies of the vegetable world. B – Basil – […]
What do Stoke-on-Trent and Cambridge have in common? How about Dublin and Dunstable? Or even Neath and Coventry? The answer is that all six places have recently been in the news for a criminal craze that is sweeping our towns and cities. Incidents of bin theft have dramatically increased and, to be fair to the […]
The garden is an integral part of an Englishman’s home, providing opportunities for leisure, fresh air and connecting with nature. However, as the gateway to the outside world, it also has the potential to become a dangerous place if not correctly managed. That’s because there are a host of wild, and sometimes very nasty, creatures […]
A Brief History of the English Garden The garden truly is an integral part of any Englishman’s home. Whatever its size or makeup, it allows us an immediate opportunity to connect with nature, bask in the sun and take in some fresh air. It provides a useful social platform too. It’s a place to enjoy […]
Own Garden Has True ‘Capabilities’ The saying goes that ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’ and one of the key ingredients of any home is its garden. If you’re ‘green-fingered’, this might consist of a myriad of beautiful flowers; tasty, organic vegetables; a well-designed compost heap; and a carefully tended lawn, with strategically placed stepping-stones […]
There’s no denying that the Earth is something of a fragile beast, but by simply taking a bit of initiative, we can all do our bit to help the environment thrive. A great deal of waste is emptied into landfills year after year, and while this is the process for the disposal of waste, such […]
Described by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a “serious global public health challenge”, childhood obesity has now reached critical levels, with data from the Health Survey for England revealing that over 31% of British children aged between 2 and 15 are now classed as overweight or obese. Further studies show that obese children often […]
Declutter Your Garden in 5 Easy Steps Summer is finally upon us, and if your garden is desperate need of some TLC, now is the perfect time to dig out your lawnmower, sharpen your secateurs, and give your garden a makeover with the latest decluttering tips and techniques. It’s amazing how much ‘stuff’ we collect […]
Why Every New House Should Have a Wheelie Bin Store Whether you are updating an existing property or building a brand new one, a premium quality wheelie bin store should be an integral part of your landscaping plan. Specifically designed to keep unsightly rubbish receptacles out of sight and out of mind until collection day, […]
If your shed is cluttered with gardening equipment, overcrowded with patio furniture, and covered in cobwebs, now is the perfect time to give your garden a makeover with one of our Top 3 Shed Conversions for 2016. Shed Conversions are taking the gardening world by storm, so much so, that there is now an official […]
Wheelie Bins That Put Themselves Out: Now That Is Novel! Do you find yourselves arguing about who’s turn it is to put the wheelie bins out? It’s a chore that nobody likes to do, but British inventor and YouTube extraordinaire Colin Furze has come up with a solution that the whole family is going to […]
Spring has finally sprung, summer is just around the corner, and if you are thinking about giving your garden a makeover this year, your first investment should be a premium quality garden shed. Garden sheds or garden storage units are not only extremely practical, they can add beauty to your garden if you choose the […]
Whether you live out in the countryside or in the centre of London, chances are, you will have experienced the local wildlife raiding your wheelie bins! No longer just a problem for those living in rural areas, the Urban Fox is now widespread in most UK cities, as are rats, mice, cockroaches and ants, and […]
